Tree Trimming

The City of Clovis, located in Chaves County, New Mexico, is soliciting competitive bids for a comprehensive tree trimming contract identified as ITB-18-0129-01. The project involves professional inspection and pruning of over 600 trees specifically located in the Hillcrest Park area, with critical objectives focused on identifying and removing hazardous and dead branches while ensuring public safety during the work. Contractors must have an International Society of Arboriculture (ISA) certified arborist on staff and provide appropriate safety equipment and comprehensive general liability insurance with minimum coverage of $500,000 per occurrence and $1,000,000 aggregate. The procurement timeline includes a pre-bid meeting on February 22, 2018, with final bid submissions due on March 1, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. local time. The contract period is set at 75 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with potential liquidated damages of $300 per day for failing to complete the project within the allocated timeframe.

The solicitation is subject to New Mexico Bidder's Preference regulations, which may provide advantages to local businesses. Successful bidders must obtain a City of Clovis business registration and submit a W-9 form before payment processing. The City reserves the right to terminate the contract early and potentially re-bid without providing specific justification. While no specific set-aside designations for disadvantaged enterprises are explicitly mentioned, the bid appears open to qualified tree trimming contractors who can meet the technical and insurance requirements. Payment will be processed within 15 working days after the Parks & Recreation Director verifies the completed work. Although a specific budget range is not disclosed in the available documentation, the scope of work involving over 600 trees suggests a moderate-scale municipal landscaping and maintenance contract.